Zhong Hua experienced a brief period of confusion in her artistic creation. The words that slandered her work would echo in her mind from time to time, making her begin to doubt whether her artistic style could truly be accepted by the public, and whether the creative philosophy she had always adhered to was too niche. She often sat in her studio, staring blankly at the blank canvas, picking up her brush and putting it down again, unable to make the first stroke.

Ah Yu noticed Zhong Hua's unusual behavior, and one weekend afternoon, he took Zhong Hua to a lakeside in the suburbs. The lakeside was covered with lush green grass, and a gentle breeze rippled the surface of the lake. Sunlight shone on the water, shimmering with golden light, like a natural painting.

“Zhonghua, look how beautiful this scenery is,” Ah Yu said softly. “Art originates from life but transcends it. Everyone’s understanding of beauty is different. The words of those who don’t know how to appreciate it are not worth your attention. You have to believe in your talent. Look at the beauty of nature. It can be presented in countless ways. Your work is the same, with its unique charm.”

As Zhong Hua listened to Ah Yu's words, the gloom in her heart seemed to be gradually dispelled by the warm sunshine. Looking at the beautiful scenery before her, inspiration gradually came to her mind—an impulse to use a paintbrush to depict this tranquility and beauty.

"Ah Yu, thank you. I understand. I can't let what others say negate me. I will continue to create according to my own ideas." Hope rekindled in Zhong Hua's eyes.

Since then, Zhong Hua has rediscovered her passion for creation. While retaining her original style, her paintings incorporate more insights into life and delicate emotional expressions. She participated in an art exhibition with her new works, where they once again amazed everyone, garnering countless praises and admiration. Those who had previously questioned her were completely drowned out by the admiration for her work.

In their personal lives, Ah Yu and Zhong Hua's relationship became even stronger because of this ordeal. They cherished the time they spent together even more, knowing that when facing the storms of life, only each other was their most reliable support.

That night, the two sat on the sofa at home, watching a program on TV. Zhong Hua nestled in A Yu's arms and whispered, "After this incident, I realized that as long as we are together, we can overcome any difficulty."

Ah Yu held Zhong Hua's hand tightly and replied gently, "Yes, no matter what we encounter in the future, we will face it together. Those rumors will only make us stronger."

Following this incident, Su Yao began to reflect on her life and career. She realized that in this age of information overload, the power of public opinion is so immense—it can make or break a person. She decided to use her influence to do something more meaningful, helping more people like Ah Yu and Zhong Hua who have suffered from baseless rumors.

Therefore, Su Yao began preparing a series of public lectures on online literacy and rumor prevention. She invited legal experts, psychology experts, and professionals in the field of online communication to participate in the planning and preparation of the lecture content. She hopes that through these lectures, she can improve the public's online literacy, enabling people to maintain rational and critical thinking when faced with a complex array of online information, avoid being easily misled by rumors, and know how to properly protect their legitimate rights and interests.

During the preparation process, Su Yao encountered many difficulties. Finding a suitable venue, coordinating the schedules of various experts, promoting the lectures, and so on—each step required a great deal of energy. But she did not back down in the slightest, and relied on her experience and network accumulated in her previous work to overcome these difficulties step by step.

Finally, the public lecture series officially launched. The first lecture was a resounding success, with the venue packed to capacity and many more watching online via live stream. During the lecture, experts used vivid examples to explain in simple terms the generation and spread of online rumors, as well as how to deal with them. The audience listened attentively, taking notes frequently, and many actively asked questions during the interactive session, creating a lively atmosphere.

As the lectures continued, more and more people benefited from them, and Su Yao received many thanks and feedback from the audience. Seeing the results of her efforts, she felt extremely gratified and felt that she had done something very valuable.

However, just when life seemed to be returning to normal, new challenges quietly emerged.

Ah Yu's company is preparing to expand into overseas markets. Given his outstanding performance in previous projects, the company has decided to put him in charge of negotiating a collaboration with a well-known international company. This is undoubtedly a huge opportunity for Ah Yu, but it also means he will face many new challenges.

First, there are language and cultural differences. Although Ah Yu's English is quite good, business negotiations in his professional field require precise expression and a deep understanding of foreign business culture, which he finds somewhat challenging. Furthermore, the competitive environment and industry rules in foreign markets are very different from those in China, requiring him to conduct extensive research and preparation in a short period.

To successfully complete this task, Ah Yu studied diligently every day, not only practicing his spoken English but also delving into successful cases of similar businesses abroad, and consulting with colleagues in the company who had overseas work experience on various details. Zhong Hua also fully supported him, helping him organize materials and using his network to contact some friends living abroad, allowing Ah Yu to gain a more direct understanding of local culture and market conditions through them.

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